DAVIDSON—Arm River Wildlife Federation hopes to build a fishin’ hole in town.
Members of the local sporting group were at Davidson town council’s Feb. 17 meeting seeking council’s support of the idea as well as a parcel of land.
The group proposed building a trout pond for recreational use within town limits.
The pond would be about one acre in size and a minimum depth of 20 feet with its sides sloped for safety purposes. The deeper the better to help fish survive the winter, said Jeff Doyle, a member of the Arm River Wildlife Federation (ARWF).
The wildlife federation would dig and organize the creation of the pond. It indicates that grants are available and it would obtain volunteers with heavy equipment to dig the pond.
John McJannet, president of the ARWF, said the federation would bring in wildlife and water experts to examine the topography of various parcels of land.
The club was looking for a project, tossed around some ideas and came up with a trout pond, said Doyle.
“It’s something for the kids and the old guys out there who fished all their lives and can’t make the drive to the lake anymore, like Gerald (Coun. Gerald Kenny),” he joked.
Doyle said a trout pond in Tisdale was a success. Located near Tisdale’s campground and walking trails, Doyle said the popularity proved greater than the community anticipated.
Finding a parcel of land within Davidson town limits may prove difficult.
Town administrator Gary Edom said the town doesn’t have large chunks of land available. The only one that may be close in size is Davidson’s rodeo ground.
Water quality will be another issue. The pond’s water supply must be able to support fish, so locating it near Highway 11 may be a problem due to salt runoff.
Putting it near the cemetery is out of the question. Edom said the tests of the water at Davidson cemetery revealed the water there “isn’t fit to water grass”.
McJannet said the wildlife federation wants the trout pond located in town, so town kids “can get on a bike, grab a fishing pole. We don’t want them to have to cross #11 highway.”
ARWF would set the fish limits of the pond and keep it stocked with trout.
To read more, please see the March 2 print edition of The Davidson Leader.
Category Archives: Davidson
Internet Child Exploitation session comes to Davidson
DAVIDSON—How safe is the Internet?
It’s a question on the mind’s of most parents whose kids use of and knowledge of social media far exceeds their own.
To help adults guide and monitor children as they navigate the World Wide Web, Davidson’s School Community Council (SCC) has engaged staff sergeant Ron Weir, provincial co-ordinator for Regina Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit to provide a 90-minute Internet Child Exploitation Awareness presentation to the community tomorrow.
This community presentation, which is geared to adults, follows a Feb. 13 presentation Craik RCMP gave to Davidson School students in grades 6 to 12.
The SCC arranged for the RCMP to talk to students to help educate them on the incredible risks associated with using the Internet incorrectly, says SCC member Marcia McIvor.
Some risks include meeting strangers in chat rooms, bullying, sending personal pictures assuming that the recipient won’t forward them or post them elsewhere, identity theft, and learning to accept the fact that once something is posted online, it is there forever.
“Some of these examples have occurred in Davidson and have resulted in kids being embarrassed and hurt,” she said.
The SCC arranged for tomorrow’s community presentation to help make adults aware of the dangers of the Internet.
“By attending this session, adults will be in a better position to understand how their kids and grandkids are exposed to potential risks because of the internet and how to safeguard against those risks,” McIvor said.
Thieves take crack at RM safe
DAVIDSON—Someone took a crack at breaking into the vault inside the RM office building on Lincoln Street in Davidson.
Craik RCMP report that sometime between the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 16 culprit(s) broke the side door into the office building shared by the rural municipalities of Willner and of Arm River.
RCMP Const. Kam Hay said much effort and time was spent trying to break through the brick wall that is behind the walk-in safe. He said the culprit(s) were likely in the building for a long time, so if anyone noticed suspicious vehicles or activity, to report it to police.
He said substantial damage was done to the building in the attempt to get into a safe that contains neither cash nor valuables.
Craik RCMP report this was the second break and enter into the RM office building in recent weeks. This time, as was in the first case, nothing was taken.
People who have information about this or other crimes should contact Craik RCMP.
Stolen vehicle located in Brandon, Man.
By Kevin Gilby
CRAIK—RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.
The vehicle, stolen from a local business, was later recovered that evening by the Brandon Police Service.
The suspect is reported to have stolen a vehicle from Edmonton and was proceeding eastward when the vehicle became disabled near Craik at which point another vehicle was stolen.
After eluding the RCMP during a high-speed chase in Manitoba, the Brandon Police Service were notified of the stolen vehicle. A short time later, the Brandon police located the vehicle, and a lone male occupant, in a Brandon motel parking lot.
The Edmonton man faces charges for possession of property obtained by crime. RCMP report that the man is to be remanded in Edmonton where he faces additional charges.
The thefts remain under investigation.
Craik RCMP cautions people to be extra vigilant about their vehicles and possessions as warmer weather brings an increase in transients and people travelling through the area.
Residents are urged to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the Craik RCMP detachment at (306) 734-5200.
Cyclones bust Balcarres Broncs
DAVIDSON—Davidson Cyclones busted the Balcarres Broncs last Tuesday to advance to the Senior A South Semi-final against the Bethune Bulldogs.
Cyclones goalie Mark Zoerb shutout the Broncs to give his team the 5-0 win in Game 3 of the best of three-game series.
Cody Danberg (Pat Cey and Kyle Bortis) scored in the first minute of the game to put the Cyclones up 1-0.
While on the powerplay four minutes into the second period, Cey, from Zach Sim and Bortis, scored to give Davidson a two-goal advantage. Less than a minute later Carter Smith, from Derek Allan, padded the lead to 3-0. With eight minutes left in the period Bortis (Cey and Danberg) scored the Cyclones’ fourth unanswered goal of the game, ending Broncs’ goalie David Spooner’s night in net. The goalie change failed to turn the game to Balcarres’ favour. Bortis got his second goal of the game while the Cyclones were on the powerplay.
This would be the last goal of the night. The third period remained scoreless and Davidson skated away with the 5-0 win.
The Cyclones outplayed and out-hustled Balcarres throughout the game. The Broncs were noticeably out of gas and Spooner, who turned away 66 shots in Game 1 showed he is mortal.
“I think they wanted to try and win it in Balcarres the night before,” Cyclones coach Jason Shaw said.
This go-for-broke approach to Game 2 in Balcarres Feb. 16 cost the Broncs. Balcarres had a 2-0 lead late in the first period before Carter Smith, from Brett Ward, put Davidson on the scoreboard with 15 seconds remaining.
The score remained 2-1 well into the second period before Balcarres scored again to take a short-lived 3-1 lead. Seconds later, Brett Siroski, from Colton Allan, scored to close the gap. The Broncs came out in the third period with an early goal while on the powerplay for a 4-2 lead.
It looked as though the Broncs were on their way to a win and about to sweep the Cyclones out of provincials. Davidson, who had outshot Balcarres 32-17 by the end of the second period kept firing and wore Spooner down.
Sim scored first and then Cey had the tying goal. With three minutes remaining, Smith potted the go-ahead goal and Jason Schneider had the empty netter with 19 seconds remaining for the 6-4 win.
The Cyclones were in Bethune Sunday for Game 1 of the best of three South Semi-Final series. Game 2 is in Davidson this Thursday.
Bill Olaf Wick
1941-2015
Bill passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife Carol at Strongfield, Saskatchewan on February 9, 2015.
Bill was born on March 11, 1941 in Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 52 years Carol (Hutchinson); his daughter Susan (Ward) Macza, their children William, Lucas and Grace of High River, Alta.; Steven (Lora-Lee McKay) Wick and his children, Brandy and Arlee of Strongfield, SK; Bob Wick and his sons Kegan and Ransom of Hanley, Sask.; one great-granddaughter Paysley of Strongfield; as well as sisters, Geraldine Torguson and Lorraine (Gerry) Cooper; brothers-in-law Gerry (Heather) Hutchinson and Gary (Myrna Boorman) Hutchinson; sisters-in-law Vicky (Mervin) Lee and Betty Hutchinson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Olaf and Elizabeth Wick; his father- and mother-in-law John and Elva Hutchinson; as well as his brother-in-law Clarence Torguson.
Bill trained as a mechanic and spent time on earth moving equipment during the construction of Gardiner Dam. He and Carol resided on the farm at Strongfield until 1989 when they moved to the town of Strongfield. While residing on the farm Bill worked at Rabbit Lake for Cameco and Eldorado Mines. In later years he worked for Clean Harbors in northern Alberta and B.C. During this time he continued to work the farm with his son Steve.
Bill spent many years riding security at the Craven Country Jamboree on his trusty mule, Molly. Another passion of Bill’s was attending auction sales, purchasing treasures and converting them into usable gems.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Strongfield Community Hall.
Donations may be made to the Strongfield Community Hall or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.